(BROOKLYN), Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte, State Senator Kevin Parker, Council Member Jumaane D. Williams and the Little Haiti BK Coalition have moved to establish a Little Haiti in Flatbush, Brooklyn with an upcoming Press Conference and Street Co-name unveiling of Toussaint L’Ouverture BLVD. The Little Haiti Designation would establish a business and cultural district, that would promote economic development, culture and arts along with neighborhood programming and tourism. Furthermore, this designation would revitalize the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, an area with a high concentration Haitian-Americans, by attracting tourists who will consume Haitian and Caribbean culture.

The Little Haiti designation in Brooklyn is supported by Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, Majority Leader Laurie Cumbo, NYC Public Advocate Letitia James, Assemblymember Nick Perry, Assemblymember Walter Mosley, Assemblymember Diana Richardson, Council Member Mathieu Eugene and many other elected officials, community organizations, businesses, constituents, unions, stakeholders and community leaders such as Dr. Ron Daniels.

Invited speakers include Mayor Bill de Blasio, NYC Public Advocate Letitia James, NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer, Speaker Corey Johnson, and other city and state elected officials. The Press Conference, which takes place on Haitian Flag Day, will kick off a series of celebratory events over the weekend.

FRIDAY MAY 18

11 AM

Press Conference Announcing Little Haiti Cultural & Business District

Nostrand Avenue and Newkirk Avenue

12PM

Unveiling of the Street Co-Naming of Toussaint L’Ouverture (Nostrand Ave)